Argentine Media Celebrates Triumph, Spain Also Pleased

Argentina has reached the World Cup final for the second consecutive time. The “Gauchos” staged a dramatic comeback against England, with goals from Enzo Fernandez and substitute Lautaro Martinez.

While English media lamented the loss, Argentina, understandably, was ecstatic. The daily newspaper Clarin featured Fernandez and Lionel Messi on its front page under the headline “Football Miracle,” adding: “Now for the fourth,” as the team aims to become world champions for the fourth time.

“La Nacion” also chose a photo of Fernandez and Messi for its front page, with the headline “Heroic Finalists.” The publication wrote: “Once again led by heart, in seven unforgettable minutes at the end, the team turned the game around to beat England 2-1.”

The front page of the Buenos Aires-based sports newspaper “Olé” again featured a celebrating Messi, with a headline playing on the phrase “Hand of God.” Another capital newspaper, “Herald,” called the players “brave hearts.”

In Spain, there also seemed to be satisfaction at the prospect of playing Argentina in the final. “Marca” ran with the front-page headline “The Most Beautiful End of the World.”